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Grant Afseth

Grant Afseth

Senior Writer
is a Senior Writer for Dallas Hoops Journal and a lead contributor to Roundtable.io. With over a decade of experience as a credentialed journalist, Afseth provides elite tactical analysis and front-office strategy for the Mavericks, Wings, and Texas basketball. His reporting is featured across national platforms including Newsweek, RG.org, Hoops Rumors, and Athlon Sports. A primary source for the basketball community, his work is frequently cited by Wikipedia, RealGM, and Basketball-Reference. He previously served as a Mavericks and NBA reporter for Sports Illustrated's FanNation and Rockets/OnSI, as well as Ballislife, Heavy Sports, ClutchPoints, and NBA Analysis Network. During the Mavericks' 2024 NBA Finals run and the pivotal 2025 offseason—featuring his lead reporting on the Luka Dončić-Anthony Davis trade—he served as a featured insider for The Texas Standard and BBC Sport Radio. Afseth is a regular guest on Fox 4 Dallas and 105.3 The Fan. He previously reported for the Kokomo Tribune and Winsidr. Follow his real-time reporting on X @GrantAfseth.
Dereck Lively II, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford Added To Lengthy Dallas Mavericks Injury Report As Out Against Minnesota Timberwolves

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The Dallas Mavericks will enter Monday night’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves severely shorthanded in the frontcourt, with Daniel Gafford (right ankle injury management) and Dereck Lively II (right knee injury management) both ruled out — leaving Dallas without either of its centers for the first time this season. Dallas...
Klay Thompson, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Portland Trail Blazers
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‘It Opens Opportunities For Everybody’: Klay Thompson’s Shooting Rhythm Brings Gravity Boost To Dallas Mavericks’ Offense

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Klay Thompson didn’t finish the game on the floor, didn’t play in overtime, and logged only three minutes in the fourth quarter. But during the first three quarters of Dallas’ 138–133 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Thompson gave the Mavericks exactly what they needed: stability, spacing, and a veteran...
Brandon Williams, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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‘Getting Downhill, Making Good Decisions’: How Brandon Williams’ Speed Is Transforming Dallas Mavericks’ Offense Next To Cooper Flagg

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Before the Dallas Mavericks pushed their way to a 138–133 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers, before Cooper Flagg and P.J. Washington delivered the late-game plays that sealed it, the backbone of the offense belonged to a guard who wasn’t even guaranteed rotation minutes weeks ago. Brandon Williams, thrust...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, NBA, Portland Trail Blazers
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‘The Game Finds You’: Conversation With Daniel Gafford Helped Unlock Cooper Flagg’s Second-Half Surge Against Portland Trail Blazers

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Before Cooper Flagg delivered one of the most composed second halves of his young NBA career, before he powered the Dallas Mavericks’ 138–133 overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers with poise beyond his 18 years, he spent most of the first two quarters fighting frustration. Flagg attempted just three...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA
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‘We Found a Way to Win’: Dallas Mavericks Outlast Portland Trail Blazers In Overtime Behind Late Execution, Seven Double-Figure Scorers

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The Dallas Mavericks opened a demanding five-games-in-seven-days stretch with their most resilient win of the season, outlasting the Portland Trail Blazers 138–133 in overtime on Sunday night. Dallas improved to 4–10 overall and 3–8 in clutch games, snapping a three-game losing streak and earning its first Western Conference victory of...
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‘He Wants To Play’: Dallas Mavericks Reveal Substantial Anthony Davis Injury Update Amid Left Calf Strain

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Dallas Mavericks superstar Anthony Davis continues to make progress in his recovery from a left calf strain, but the organization remains cautious as he approaches the end of his initial multi-week timetable. Davis, who will miss his ninth straight game Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers, was re-evaluated this week....
Anthony Davis, Dallas Mavericks, NBA
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Anthony Davis Leads Dallas Mavericks’ Injury Report vs. Portland Trail Blazers; P.J. Washington Trending Toward Return

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The Dallas Mavericks will again be short-handed Sunday, with Anthony Davis listed as doubtful as he continues to recover from a left calf strain. Davis has missed eight straight games and has not played since late October. He was upgraded to questionable ahead of Friday’s game against the Los Angeles...
Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks, LA Clippers, James Harden, NBA
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‘Turnovers Hurt Us’: Dallas Mavericks Push LA Clippers To Double OT, But Turnovers And James Harden’s Mastery Deliver Another Missed Opportunity

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The night began with the Clippers setting the early tone. Harden scored nine quick points as Los Angeles built a 15-point first-quarter lead behind early-clock threes, his pacing, and Zubac’s work inside. Dallas struggled to organize its spacing, turned the ball over on three straight possessions, and allowed the Clippers...
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